Hi all. Not really sure why I’m posting but just feeling pretty hopeless and worried for my partners state of mind. she was diagnosed with breast cancer in August after finding a tiny lump in June. She was continuously reassured that the lump was nothing...
Hi I have been diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. I am terrified. Surgeon said people like me should consider a mastectomy I said no there has to be another option. He was not sympathetic he said this was the cure.ive got 2 lumps on the underside of...
Hi everyone, It's taken me a while to get this far as last few weeks have been a whirlwind! Diagnosed a few weeks ago stage 4 HER2 Positive, 2 tumours in breast and mets to liver, lungs and spine. Had first chemo and feeling ok today so far. Treatment...
Hi Everyone, not sure where to start, had clear mammogram in January this year, moved home end of August, changed GO went to new patient appointment and asked GP to check that was the 19th October had surgery last Thursday to remove cancer and lymph nodes...
Hi, I'm newly diagnosed triple neg breast cancer. Awaiting my BRACA result, which is likely to make the difference between lumpectomy and bilateral mastectomy. Is there anyone whose had nipple sparing mastectomy and is prepared to talk about nipple...
Hello, My Auntie was diagnosed with breast cancer a couple of weeks ago. She went for a routine check up, did not have a lump or any other underwent surgery to have it removed. We were expecting that she would have to undergo a course of chemotherapy...
Hi new to the group, diagnosed beginning of October had my surgery on 23/10, waiting now to find out if I need chemo or radiotherapy, tbh i am feeling that it would be worse to loose my hair than having the cancer itself, which is stupid I know
Hi I am new to this supportive community. It’s good to hear what others are experiencing. At 68, I have been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and have already undergone a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy which thankfully was successful...
Hello l was told l had breast cancer on Friday....they have said the lump is small in my left breast and l have a small lump in my armpit they did take biopsies and there's is some build up of calcium to l get the results on Friday this week ..... it...
Hi, I was diagnosed yesterday after having my first mammogram at 50 about 3 weeks ago. Just trying to wrap my head around it all ATM. I have my appointment with the surgeon next week. Its ER/PR positive so hormonal but HER2 negative. Would be good to...
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